How many books can I borrow?
The borrowing privileges for different membership categories are:
Category |
Borrowing Privileges |
Time Period |
Undergraduate students |
01 |
One Month |
Graduate students |
02 |
One Month |
Postgraduate students (MS/MPhil/PhD) |
04 |
One Month |
Professors/Deans/Consultants/Associate Professors |
10 |
One Semester |
Assistant Professors |
10 |
One Semester |
Lecturers/Research Associates/Teaching Assistants |
10 |
One Semester |
Staff (leisure reading books) |
02 |
One Semester |
For how long may I keep a book?
When you gat your library cards than you can get your required library material within borrowing terms and conditions.
Can I renew my book?
Yes, you can renew a book for a further loan period, if someone has not reserved the same.
How do I renew my books?
To keep a book for another borrowing period, visit the library circulation desk along with the book to be renewed. The staff on duty will re-issue the book to you if another user has not reserved it. Overdue books will not be renewed.
How can I know about the due date?
On each checked out material, you will find a due date stamp on its date slip. If you renew the book online, you can see the due date on activity menu at portal
Can someone else check out books for me?
No. No one can check out books on someone else's behalf
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Can someone else return my books for me?
Yes.
What happens if I return a book late?
A fine begins accruing as soon as the book is overdue.
What happens if I lose a book?
Report it immediately in black and white at the circulation desk so that your overdue fine can be stopped. Then you will be charged five times the current price of the book.
What happens if I damage library materials?
In case you damage library material, the policy for "Book Lost" will be implemented.
I like to use highlighters and pencils for notation. Is this "damage"?
Yes, it is. We understand the temptation to mark books in order to aid your studying or research, but keep in mind what might help you will most certainly make it more difficult for someone else to use the book. Besides, it's simply bad for the books. You will most definitely be fined a replacement charge for any books which have been damaged by underlining or highlighting.
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How much fine do I have to pay on an overdue item?
Rs. 10/- per book per day. On short loaned items, Rs. 100/- per book per day.
How do I pay fines?
At the circulation counter, you will receive the fine slip of your over due items. Take this slip to the Accounts Office and get the bank voucher. You have to submit the amount in the Bank and will submit the bank receipt at circulation desk for fine clearance.
What happens if I don't pay my fines?
Your library account will be terminated until the fine clearance.
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What kind of library services, CUI library have?
The CUI have the Books for Loan Reference Services, Digital library services, Pro-active and Current awareness services, International Photocopy Services, Inter Library Loan (ILL), Photocopying facility, Bibliographic services, Reservation, Scanning and printing, Computer workstation and. WI-FI facility.
How can I search / access the library resources?
OPAC is available to search the library resources. If you have any problem than you may contact the Library Help Desk.
What kind of library services, the CUI have?
The CUI have the Books for Loan Reference Services Periodicals, Journals & Newspapers, Computerized database, Pro-active and Current awareness services, International Photocopy Service, International Loan Service, Inter Library Loan (ILL), Books information service, Reservation, Help Desk and Photocopying Facility for library patrons.
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